God Does Not Hate People, God Hates Sin-False Teachings Of Westboro Baptist Church

There is a particular religious group that hides under a Baptist Church to proclaim, protest, and witness that God hates people. The name of this church is called, Westboro. I feel much concern for all of these people who are taking part in protests and pickets that hold signs that proclaim false statements. This is a blog, that is nothing more than the truth backed up by God's word. Before I begin, I want to address a subject. I am not judging this organization, however I am proving the truth from Gods word. We are instructed in the bible on how to know someone by their fruits.

 Matthew 12:33

"Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.

Matthew 7:17

Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.

Matthew 7:20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.

Luke 6:43 "No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit.

Luke 6:44 Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers.

THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

THE FRUITS OF THE FLESH

Galatians 5:19-21

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

A person is not be judged on their actions, however to assess the fruits they bring forward helps Christians from being influenced to false teachings, and deception. God didn't leave us instruction-less here on Earth.

 

1. False Prophets/Teachers

Romans 8:38-39 "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Matthew 7:15

Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.

Jeremiah  23:16

This is what the LORD Almighty says: "Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.

Matthew 24:11

Many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.

John 10:12

The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it.

Acts 20:29

I know that after I leave, savage (defined as a crude or uncivilized person) wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.

Romans 16:17

I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

 God left numerous instructions on how to determine if someone who is speaking something about God, and who they are in Him, are indeed being honest, or are trying to lead God's sheep astray. Remembering that false prophets is a sign of end times, as noted in Matthew 24, but they have been around even since biblical times. Satan has a plot, deceiving Christians, is part of that. Keep your eyes open, if you are unsure, pray so that when someone is dishonest with you, God will quicken your heart with the truth.

2. Witnessing, or lack thereof.

But God shows and clearly proves His love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5: 8

Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. Matt 18:14

Matthew 5:13-16

“Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”

1 Peter 3:15

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.

God must weep when He sees these signs, this isn't what He was speaking of when He instructed us to witness for the Lord. Witnessing for the Lord includes proclaiming truth, and sharing the gospel, and the good news of the Lord. To show the world that God is merciful, that He forgives, and that He loves us with a love so deep, nothing on Earth could ever compare, and that Jesus died on the cross for our sins.

3. God Is Not Respecter Of Persons

Acts 10:34
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.        

 4. The Land Of Israel Does Belong To The Jews As Established In The Everlasting Covenant From God

So the LORD gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give their forefathers, and they took possession of it and settled there. Joshua 21:43

Genesis 17:7-8

I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.

God made this promise to the Jews in Genesis 12:2-3  "I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." 

Zechariah 12:3On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will  injure themselves.

It is going to come to pass that all Nations will rise against Jerusalem, God warns what happens when someone comes against Israel, and it's people, the Jews. God made an everlasting covenant, which means the land belongs to the Jews for every generation. Everlasting is forever. I pray that Westboro Baptist will realize just how serious speaking against Israel, and the Jews is, God has promised His punishment upon such who do.

5. Raise Your Children In The Ways Of The Lord, Or Not :-(

Mark 10:14
“Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God."

Fathers, do not exasperate your children, instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4

Children are an heritage of the LORD. Psalm 127:3

Colossians 3:21

Fathers, do not embitter (cause them to become bitter) your children, or they will become discouraged.

Genesis 18:19

For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just

Our children are precious creations. God instructs us, and expects us to raise our children in the ways of the Lord, and that we should not hinder them. It's not these poor children's fault, because they are just practicing what they have been raised to believe. We are all that our children have to learn the truth, if we don't tell them, no one will.  Let's all pray for these little guys.

6. Practicing What You Preach

 

Matt. 5:16
Let your light so shine among men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.”

Matthew 5:13-16

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” –

1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.

Someone from a popular television show died recently, and his funeral was scheduled to be picketed by Westboro. Their reasoning includes: Quoted by Westboro, "You should have told him the truth about God and warned him against sinning. His family lied to him about God, and taught him to be a proud sinner."

Matthew 7:3

Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?

Matthew 7:4
How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?

Matthew 7:5

You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

Let's be careful in casting faults to someone, when that same fault is present in your own life. Practicing what you preach is the best solution for this. Let's also not assume we know a stranger, or the condition of their heart, only God knows someones heart. Assessing our own beams takes constant persecution of others on hold, know them by the fruits they bear, if it's not good fruits, pray for them, and ask God to touch their hearts. We none can say a man or woman's fate, or if they are in Heaven or Hell.

7. Brotherly Love

John 15:13
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Romans 12:10
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love, give preference to one another in honor.

1 Timothy 2 1:2
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people, for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

Obviously God would like for us to respect people who are in authority. Although everyone may not agree with President Obama, we are still instructed to pray for them, and be thankful.

One issue that I can't understand about Westboro is that they picket fallen soldier's funerals, and protest to pray for more. However, if someone brings any type of legal matter against them, they hold on tightly to the first Amendment, freedom of speech, and also freedom of religion. If it were not for our soldiers fighting for our country, there would be no rights, no valid constitution, and no Freedom. There families deserve to bury their loved one in peace, and respect.

Patriot Riders

Thank goodness that these guys who call themselves The Patriot Riders, who come to protect fallen soldier's  family members from being exposed to the picketers of Westboro. They stand side by side holding flags, blocking the view of the signs, and rev their motorcycles over their chanting. Many thanks to The Patriot Riders, what a great blessing those folks are.

8. Jesus Died For Us

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. Luke 23:34

 Matthew 10:33 

Saying, Behold we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests (Jews), and unto the scribes (Jewish writers of the law) and they shall condemn him to death and shall deliver him to the Gentiles (Romans).

Matthew 20:28
Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Matthew 26:28
This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Both the Romans, and the Jews were used in the prophecy to carry out the crucifixion of Christ. The thing about that is that God had Jesus' steps ordered just as He does ours. He knew that Christ would allow Himself to be crucified for our sins. There are many prophecies throughout the bible that predicts the death of Jesus, as well as His resurrection 3 days later. God had this perfectly planned. To say that God hates Jews because they killed Jesus would completely contradict scripture. Christ died for our sins, not in vain by the hands of Jews, and Romans. I am thankful that God sent His only son, even though He knew Jesus would be crucified, and that Christ unselfishly gave His life for mankind, that is indeed love.

I'm not going any further with this blog. I have stated the truth, and backed that truth up with scripture, so hopefully someone from Westboro may read it, as well as those who are exposed to them, and are wondering if the teaching are true. I have spoken out to them on there website since it is important to God to show others truth. I have done that to the fullest of my capability. On their website, they have a Hell calculator, again, I say, we are not permitted to place judgment on someone's eternity. We will all be judged, God doesn't cast anyone into Hell, it is sin that cast people into Hell. Sin is from Satan. 

There is another calculator on their website which reads zero is called, How many minutes they lose of sleep because of peoples feelings or thoughts on them. I lose sleep for them, I pray heavily for them, and I am constantly trying to spread the truth about the situation. I can't make a difference when someone has their ears plugged, and their heart hardened.

Let's all pray for Westboro.

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. 1 John 4:16